The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 25,400

€ 20,500

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 17.6 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1491
1789
2073
1450
1795
2053
1789 mm
Width
1795 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1491 mm
Height
1450 mm
2619
4284
2700
4460
4284 mm
Length
4460 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
7.25 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
CD
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
113 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 bhp
118 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
300 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
300 NM
210 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
12.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
12.21 kg/bhp
10.85 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
81 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
81 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
69 mpg
city
43 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
799 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 120
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
110 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
364 L







1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L