The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 32,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.54 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BM
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 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
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 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
712 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft