The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 is 10.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
165.3 in
Length
176 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2956 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.4 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
28.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
39 mpg
city
48 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft