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 8.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
51 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft