The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 36,900

€ 35,200

€ 36,900
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 GTE is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
58.4
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
56.5 in
103.5
168.3
107.3
175.6
168.3 in
Length
175.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4438 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.12 %

General
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
138 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
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 GTE
30.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft