The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 23,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

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 105 is 26.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
1795
2053
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1450 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
2700
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1474 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
129 kg
8.75 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
12.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
12.93 kg/bhp
10.68 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
74 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
66 mpg
city
39 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
678 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L