The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 26,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower 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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 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
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.49 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BP
Generation
AU
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
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
*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 TDI SCR
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
157 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

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

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
20.47 lb/hp
22.86 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
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
44 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
684 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
587 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
102.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft