The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)

€ 32,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 27,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 150.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
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 150
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.13 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
42 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft