The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 25,600
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 6.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 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 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BP
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
51 mpg
city
57 mpg
62 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
799 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft