The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 29,500

€ 23,300

€ 29,500
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
167.5
107.3
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2974 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.29 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
131 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
21.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.91 lb/hp
24.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
727 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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