The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 22,700
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 DISI i-stop 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 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.38 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
128 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
684 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
102.8 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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