The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 32,200

€ 26,600

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.1 in
103.1
168.7
106.3
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.09 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
CD
Generation
BM
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 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
139 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
839 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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