The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 TGI BlueMotion is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2974 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
128 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
24.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
16.7 lb
city
37 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
55 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
293 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft