The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

€ 32,200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 23,100
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 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 7.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
168.7 in
Length
176 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.91 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
CD
Generation
BM
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 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
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

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft