The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 23,300

€ 29,000

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
107.3
175.6
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2974 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.88 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
157 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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24.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
24.78 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
46 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
621 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
96.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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