The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 36,900

€ 28,300

€ 36,900
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 GTE is 19 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1472
1799
2027
1435
1795
2028
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1472 mm
Height
1435 mm
2626
4270
2725
4460
4270 mm
Length
4460 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1599 kg
Kerb Weight
1424 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1952 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
10.94 %

General
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
201 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 bhp
178 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
350 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
224 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
350 NM
224 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
135 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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7.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTE
7.96 kg/bhp
8 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
188 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTE
188 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
1657 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
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 GTE
28.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
35 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
421 kg
Maximum Payload
528 kg
272 L
Boot Capacity
351 L







1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L