The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 19.2 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
4460 mm
Length
4268 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1336 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.77 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.37 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
12.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
69 mpg  ( 77 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
77 MPGe
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
61 mpg
city
7.1 kg
74 mpg
motorway
5 kg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
773 mi
Range
249 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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).
25.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L