The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
€ 25,300

€ 26,100

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.83 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BP
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
157 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
25.24 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
576 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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