The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 19,500
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 28,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4303 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.92 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
16
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft