The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 25,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 31,800
 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,200
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 165 i-ELOOP 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 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
176 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
516 lb
15.21 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 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 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
119.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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