The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,100
€ 32,600
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.0 is 8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 2.0
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 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.71 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
684 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
144 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).
102.8 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
