The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.32 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BP
Generation
AU
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
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
113 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
123 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
25.38 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
51 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
758 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
758 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).
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 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft