The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 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 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.69 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
61 mpg
city
50 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L