The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 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
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4253 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
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
236 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
33 mpg
city
48 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft