The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
€ 24,800

€ 21,300

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 150
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2974 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.02 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
157 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
128 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
20.09 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
47 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
634 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
94.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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