The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 19,700
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 2.0
€ 28,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
162.6 in
Length
175.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4303 lb
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.23 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW New Beetle 2.0
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
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
20 mpg
city
38 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
598 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
100.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
100.4 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
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft