The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 35,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

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 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3272 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4438 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.96 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
131 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18.38 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined  per 100 miles
12.4 lb  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
15.6 lb
48 mpg
highway
11 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
576 mi
Range
249 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft