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

€ 22,100

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.1
77
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.6
103.9
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
133 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft