The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 22,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.06 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
833 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
