The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..)

€ 28,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..)
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 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..)
107.3
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2974 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.88 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 (20 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
133 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
47 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
634 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft