The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 33,200

€ 31,000

€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.41 %

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

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 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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 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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17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.97 lb/hp
21.53 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
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
49 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
661 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
90.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 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
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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