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

€ 36,900

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
56.5
70.7
79.8
58
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 in
107.3
175.6
103.4
168.1
175.6 in
Length
168.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
12.77 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTE
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.28 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
53 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
48 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
720 mi
Range
1657 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
720 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
83.4 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft







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