The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 24,800

€ 29,000

€ 24,800
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 150 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 150
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 150
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 150
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 150
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
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
148 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 150
157 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 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
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
20.09 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
47 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
634 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
94.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
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