The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 25,200
€ 27,500
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 27.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1465
1795
2053
1480
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1465 mm
Height
1480 mm
2700
4470
2578
4199
4470 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.59 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BM
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
163 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
210 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
8.01 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
49 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
546 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 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).
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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
