The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..)
€ 21,200
€ 24,800
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150.
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.3
107.3
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2974 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.22 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
1K
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
117 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
47 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
510 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
634 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Environmental Impact
127 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
