The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 20,100

€ 35,200

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.5
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
99.9
168.4
107.3
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4438 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.44 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
129 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
518 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft