The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 33,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.91 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BP
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.97 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
49 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
675 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
661 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
87.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
90.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft