The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 35,200

€ 29,700

€ 35,200
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 17.6 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 5.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1435
1795
2028
1491
1789
2073
1795 mm
Width
1789 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1435 mm
Height
1491 mm
2725
4460
2619
4284
4460 mm
Length
4284 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1484 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
2013 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
104 kg
7.01 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BP
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
178 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
224 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
224 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
8.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
8.34 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
51 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
43 mpg
city
48 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
576 mi
Range
675 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 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
157 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
529 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L