The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 25,400
€ 17,000
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 SCR is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.9
69.1
77
70.4 in
Width
69.1 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168.7
103.9
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.07 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6
CD
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
57 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
799 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
