The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
€ 26,500
€ 18,200
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 TDI is 10.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
176
165.3 in
Length
176 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
14.52 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
128 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
678 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
