The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 23,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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 TDI BMT
2974 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
46 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
758 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
621 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft