The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 23,300

€ 24,000

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.8 T
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.3
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
107.3
175.6
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 1.8 T
2974 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.03 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.8 T
BP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.8 T
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.8 T
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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24.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
24.78 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
46 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
570 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
621 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
96.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft