The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 27.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1465
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
1795
2053
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1465 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
2700
4470
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4470 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.65 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFF*
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
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
64 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
city
42 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 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).
109.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L