The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 32,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

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 1.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 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 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.21 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
AU
Generation
BM
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 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
131 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

 REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.32 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 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