The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 32,200

€ 17,000

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.9
69.1
77
70.4 in
Width
69.1 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168.7
103.9
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.34 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6
CD
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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