The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 17,500
€ 23,300
€ 17,500
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 New Beetle 1.4 is 13 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
59
67.8
74.7
56.5
70.7
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
56.5 in
99
162.6
107.3
175.6
162.6 in
Length
175.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2974 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.83 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
9C
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
100 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.78 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
24.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
482 mi
Range
621 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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 New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
