The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 17,000
€ 25,400
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 is 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.1 in
Width
70.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.07 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BL
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
57 mpg
45 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
542 mi
Range
799 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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).
71.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
