The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 28,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 22,200
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 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 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (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 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4303 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.74 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
69 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 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