The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 25,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 32,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.27 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
157 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
25.24 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
712 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft