The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..)
€ 18,700
€ 24,800
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 13 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
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 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2974 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.35 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
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 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
111 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
47 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
455 mi
Range
634 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
634 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
94.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
