The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 19,700
€ 20,500
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 2.0 is 13 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
59
67.8
74.7
57.1
70.7
80.8
67.8 in
Width
70.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59 in
Height
57.1 in
99
162.6
106.3
175.6
162.6 in
Length
175.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.09 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
9C
Generation
BM
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 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
393 mi
Range
621 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 2.0
164.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
