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 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower 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 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.13 %
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
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
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 TDI SCR
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
22.86 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
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
45 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft