The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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 is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4184 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1K
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

 REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft