The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 20,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.38 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft