The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 35,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4438 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18.38 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft