The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 20.2 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
2620
4258
4460 mm
Length
4258 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1919 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.12 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*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 TDI SCR
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
340 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
119 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.37 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.24 kg/bhp
10.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
60 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
54 mpg
city
50 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
684 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
148 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L