The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 21,300
€ 32,200
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 18.6 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1465
1795
2053
1491
1789
2073
1795 mm
Width
1789 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1465 mm
Height
1491 mm
2700
4470
2619
4284
4470 mm
Length
4284 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.63 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BM
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
210 NM
360 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
10.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
10.85 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55 mpg
76 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
43 mpg
city
64 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
839 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
839 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).
76.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
