The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 23,100
€ 31,800
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
57.7
70.7
80.8
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.7 in
Height
64.8 in
106.3
176
101.5
166.2
176 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.24 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
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 CrossGolf 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 CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
119.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
