The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 35,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 23,300
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 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
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD 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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD 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
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4438 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.9 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 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)
*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
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
184 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

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

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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