The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 29,700

€ 28,300

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI is 17.6 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 5.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1491
1789
2073
1435
1795
2028
1789 mm
Width
1795 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1491 mm
Height
1435 mm
2619
4284
2725
4460
4284 mm
Length
4460 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1424 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1952 kg

Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.09 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
CD
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 bhp
178 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
224 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
224 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
9.32 kg/bhp
8 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
48 mpg
city
46 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
675 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
528 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
351 L







1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L