The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 31,000
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘ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 21.2 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1465
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
1795
2053
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1465 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
2700
4470
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
2620
4258
4470 mm
Length
4258 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.88 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
340 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
112 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
13.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
13.08 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
64 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58 mpg
city
54 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L