The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 28,900

€ 25,600

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.5
107.3
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.17 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
131 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
727 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft