The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 22,300
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 6.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.25 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
49 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
839 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
76.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft