The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
€ 20,200
€ 33,200
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 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 1.6
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 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.82 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1K
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
117 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
17.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
510 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
127 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
