The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 23,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3194 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.17 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
AU
Generation
BM
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 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 105

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
131 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
41 mpg
city
55 mpg
57 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft