The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
€ 32,600
€ 23,700
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
176
167.6 in
Length
176 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.03 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
131 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
42 mpg
city
55 mpg
51 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
684 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
