The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 25,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 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 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 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 1.6 TDI SCR
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.39 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 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 1.6 TDI SCR
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
120 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
122 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft