The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 27,500
€ 29,100
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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-D 150.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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-D 150
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.93 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
129 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
633 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
111 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
