The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 35,200
€ 23,100
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3272 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4438 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.46 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18.38 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
899 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
