The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 26,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.89 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.28 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
48 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
818 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
720 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
83.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft