The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 26,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.77 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
20.47 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
678 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
587 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
102.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft