The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 23,600

€ 35,200

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 13 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4438 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.72 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
9C
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
384 mi
Range
576 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
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 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft