The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 23,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (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 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
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-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2974 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.75 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
24.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft