The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 19,700
€ 25,300
€ 19,700
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 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.
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4204 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.29 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
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)
*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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
109 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
412 mi
Range
576 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
