The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 28,300
€ 17,500
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid is 13 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
59
67.8
74.7
70.7 in
Width
67.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.5 in
Height
59 in
107.3
175.6
99
162.6
175.6 in
Length
162.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.4
3139 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4303 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.72 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.4
BP
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.4
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.63 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
598 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
100.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
100.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
