The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 24,800

€ 32,200

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
107.3
175.6
103.1
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2974 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.93 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BP
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
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 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
157 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
128 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 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
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
20.09 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
47 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
52 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
839 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
634 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
94.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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