The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 24,100

€ 23,300

€ 24,100
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 1.6 TDI SCR is 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.6
107.3
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2974 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.44 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
123 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
24.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
739 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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