The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 23,300

€ 22,100

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 26.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1435
1795
2028
1480
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1435 mm
Height
1480 mm
2725
4460
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1349 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1875 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.59 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
213 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
213 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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11.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
11.24 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
55 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
621 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L