The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 25,600

€ 19,900

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
107.3
175.6
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
11.49 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft