The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,100
€ 31,000
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
176
103.1
167.6
176 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.66 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BM
Generation
AU
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
*DFG*
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 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
21.53 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
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
566 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
706 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
