The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 17,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200

ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
12.31 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 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
5-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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
634 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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft