The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 26,300

€ 32,600

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.13 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
134 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.28 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
48 mpg
city
42 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
720 mi
Range
684 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
720 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
83.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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