The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
€ 27,600

€ 28,900

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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
70.7
79.8
58.7
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
107.3
175.6
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
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.73 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
674 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1082 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft