The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 26,600

€ 23,900

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 150 is 26.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1450
1795
2053
1480
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1450 mm
Height
1480 mm
2700
4460
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1405 kg
Kerb Weight
1372 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
33 kg
2.35 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2191 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
9.49 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
59 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
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 150
98.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
538 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L