The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 20.5 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 5.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
2620
4255
4460 mm
Length
4255 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
9.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
61 mpg
city
54 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L