The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 23,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 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 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 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 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2974 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.59 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
157 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
24.78 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
46 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft