The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE 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 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
175.6 in
Length
168.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
3139 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4303 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.95 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTE
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
38 mpg
city
No data
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
1657 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
598 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
100.4 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft