The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
€ 26,400

€ 33,200

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
168
107.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.94 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
17.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
586 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft