The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 20,100

€ 23,300

€ 20,100
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 1.9 TDI 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 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2974 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.23 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
9C
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.78 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
24.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
633 mi
Range
621 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
111 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 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 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