The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
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
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4204 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
1K
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
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
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
587 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Environmental Impact
111 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft