The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 17,000
€ 31,000
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 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
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.12 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
112 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
21.53 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
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
