The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 18,200
€ 25,400
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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-G 100 is 7.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
176
103.1
168.7
176 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.71 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BM
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
36 mpg
city
57 mpg
55 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
621 mi
Range
799 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
71.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
