The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 35,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4438 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.32 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
123 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
25.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.38 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft