The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 31,800
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

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 9.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.7 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
176 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.64 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft