The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 25,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 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 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 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 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4204 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.96 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
16
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
111 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft