The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 26,800

€ 22,700

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.6 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 1.6 BlueTDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.45 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
20.47 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
44 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
50 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
587 mi
Range
818 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
587 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
102.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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