The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 26,300

€ 19,900

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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-X 2.0 M Hybrid is 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.3
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
107.3
175.6
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.61 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.28 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
720 mi
Range
600 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
720 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
83.4 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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