The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 20.5 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 5.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4460 mm
Length
4255 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1211 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1710 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
163 kg
11.86 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
61 mpg
city
51 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
85.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L