The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 32,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4231 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.87 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
131 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.32 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
40 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 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