The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 25,600
€ 20,900
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.8 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
