The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 32,200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 27,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4231 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
CD
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
139 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
53 mpg
city
45 mpg
71 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft