Car Buyer's Guide

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Volkswagen Beetle

Mazda 3 Hatchback

Mazda 3 Hatchback

1.5 High Plus

Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle

No longer on sale — shown for reference

Verdict

The 3 Hatchback is about 13% cheaper, the 3 Hatchback is 13% more powerful, while the Beetle uses 7% less fuel. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM119,620RM137,620
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM90RM55
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing8-valve SOHC with direct fuel injection and turbocharger
Capacity1,496 cc1,197 cc
Horsepower118 hp103 hp
Torque153 Nm175 Nm
FuelPetrolPetrol
Bore74.5 mm71 mm
Compression Ratio1410.5
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticDual-clutch Automatic (Dry)
Transmission NameSkyActiv-Drive7-Speed DSG
Gears67
Transmission ManufacturerMazdaBorgWarner
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h10.9 seconds
Rated Economy5.9 L/100 km5.5 L/100 km
Top Speed200 km/h180 km/h
Co2137 g/km
Dimensions
Length4,460 mm4,278 mm
Width1,795 mm1,808 mm
Height1,435 mm1,486 mm
Wheelbase2,725 mm2,537 mm
Weight1,368 kg1,297 kg
Fuel Tank51 litres55 litres
Doors53
Seats54
Boot Space295 litres310 litres
Front Tyre215/45R18215/60R16
Rear Tyre215/45R18215/60R16
Spare TyreSpace SaverSpace Saver
Factory TyresBridgestone Turanza T005ABridgestone Turanza ER300
Chassis
AssemblyJapan (CBU)Mexico (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkTorsion Beam
Front Wheels18" Alloy16" Alloy
Rear Wheels18" Alloy16" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesG-Vectoring Control Plus
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control
ANCAP5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's KneeDriver and Passenger, Front Side
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for rear doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point4 three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable for two outer rear passenger seatsAvailable on rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderFront Seats OnlyFront Seats Only
Safety NotesEmergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Lighting
HeadlampsLED Projector with Auto High BeamHalogen Reflector
TaillampsLED CombinationNormal Bulb
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger SeatManual Adjustment
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding50:50 Split-Folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate Control SystemManual Air-con
Power Sockets1 Front, 2 USB-C1 Front
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 1 Rear
Audio8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay5.8" Composition Colour touchscreen radio with CD/MP3/WMA playback and 8 speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchTwo Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonManual key
LocksKeyless OperationRemote Control Activation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist
Tiptronic
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors4 sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 sensors
Reverse CameraYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterDigital/AnalogueBacklit Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicHandbrake
Convenience Notes7" TFT-LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer100,000 kmUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty Notes5-year/100,000 km free service

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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