The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)

€ 35,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 18,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) VW Golf 1.6
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100

ⓘ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.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
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
3272 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4438 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
556 lb
16.99 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
131 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6

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18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18.38 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft