The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 25,300

€ 19,000

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 is 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.3
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
107.3
175.6
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
VW Golf 1.6
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.33 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
BP
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
157 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
25.24 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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