The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 20,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 120 is 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.38 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft