The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 32,200

€ 23,100

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 18.6 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1491
1789
2073
1465
1795
2053
1789 mm
Width
1795 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1491 mm
Height
1465 mm
2619
4284
2700
4470
4284 mm
Length
4470 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.9 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
CD
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
118 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
360 NM
210 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
139 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9.9 kg/bhp
11.19 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
64 mpg
city
40 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
839 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
113 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
364 L







1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L