The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 23,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid is 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2974 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.98 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
157 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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24.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
24.78 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
46 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
15.6 lb
55 mpg
highway
11 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
621 mi
Range
249 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
621 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
25.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
96.6 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft