The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 24,100
€ 23,100
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is 8.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
176
167.6 in
Length
176 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.58 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
739 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
