The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 33,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (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.
€ 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 TDI SCR 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 SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (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 SCR (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (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 SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
123 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
758 mi
661 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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