The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
€ 20,600
€ 26,800
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
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 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4204 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.57 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
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 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
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
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
33 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
364 mi
Range
587 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
587 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
102.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
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
