The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 31,000

€ 25,300

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.6
107.3
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4204 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.93 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
Generation
BP
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
133 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
706 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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