The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

€ 25,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 is 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 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 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 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
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.8 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
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 BiFuel
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 BiFuel

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
122 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
25.24 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft