The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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 150 is 8.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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 150 (20 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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 150
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2974 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.28 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 150
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
157 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
20.09 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined  per 100 miles
12.1 lb  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
47 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
15.6 lb
52 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
634 mi
Range
256 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
634 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
24.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
94.8 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft