The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 33,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 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 AWD (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 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 TDI BMT
3199 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.5 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.97 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
49 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
797 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
661 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
90.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft