The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 28,500

€ 25,300

€ 28,500
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 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 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 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4204 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.51 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
141 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
450 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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