The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 19,300

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1435
1795
2028
1480
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1435 mm
Height
1480 mm
2725
4460
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1234 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
10.19 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
11.87 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
61 mpg
city
43 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
773 mi
Range
657 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L