The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,300

€ 31,000

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 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
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.7
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
107.3
175.6
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 SCR
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.93 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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
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 SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
122 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
25.24 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
576 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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