The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
€ 25,400
€ 18,200
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 SCR is 7.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
168.7
106.3
176
168.7 in
Length
176 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.71 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
CD
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-G 100
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
57 mpg
city
36 mpg
74 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
799 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
