The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 23,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 23,200
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 105 is 6.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.2 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BM
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 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 105
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

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

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.51 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55 mpg
city
53 mpg
67 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
839 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft