The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 18,800
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 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 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2620
4255
4460 mm
Length
4255 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1205 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
169 kg
12.3 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.35 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
14.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
61 mpg
city
46 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L