The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 35,200

€ 20,600

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
107.3
175.6
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3272 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4438 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
494 lb
15.1 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18.38 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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