The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 31,000

€ 23,300

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 20.2 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 2.0
1492
1799
2027
1470
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1492 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4258
2640
4460
4258 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 2.0
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.88 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 2.0
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 2.0
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.0
▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9.76 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
54 mpg
city
27 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
706 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L