The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 28,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
3139 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4303 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.39 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 TDI

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
678 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
598 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
100.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft