The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
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 165 i-ELOOP
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.89 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

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

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft