The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 25,400
€ 25,600
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 SCR is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
168.7
107.3
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
CD
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
city
51 mpg
74 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
799 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
