The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 18,000
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
107.3
175.6
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
11.42 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
BP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
534 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
