The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 26,500

€ 28,300

€ 26,500
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4303 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.08 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1K
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
795 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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