The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 27,600
€ 27,300
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 8.3 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
56.5
70.7
79.8
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.5 in
Height
64.8 in
107.3
175.6
101.5
166.2
175.6 in
Length
166.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.99 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW CrossGolf 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.46 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
31.46 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
46 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
674 mi
Range
670 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
670 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
