The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 26,300

€ 22,800

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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-X 2.0 M Hybrid is 8.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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
167.5
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.19 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 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
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.28 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
720 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
720 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
83.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 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