The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 24,200
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 26.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1435 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
28 kg
2.04 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BP
Generation
1K
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.52 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
8.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
61 mpg
city
35 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L