The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 28,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 BlueTDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 BlueTDI
3139 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4303 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.44 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
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 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 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 BlueTDI

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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.63 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
598 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
100.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft