The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 22,100
€ 25,400
€ 22,100
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 2.0 DISI i-stop is 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.8 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
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.81 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
221 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
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
26.92 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
67 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
57 mpg
44 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
510 mi
Range
799 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
127 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 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
1058 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
