The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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 BMT is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.85 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

 REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft