The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 28,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3139 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4303 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.1 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 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
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
108 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.63 lb/hp
26.13 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
44 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
62 mpg
50 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
971 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
598 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
100.4 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft