The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
€ 27,300
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

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 8.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 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 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 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 TSI ACT BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.11 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
157 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

 REPLAY
20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
20.47 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
587 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
89 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
102.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft