The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (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.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (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 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (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
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (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 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
*DSR*
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 4200 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
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
266 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
139 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
21.82 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
64 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
45 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
839 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
839 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).
76.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 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
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft