The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 25,200

€ 25,400

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
176
103.1
168.7
176 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.42 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
57 mpg
49 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
546 mi
Range
799 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft