The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1435 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1271 kg
1919 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
124 kg
8.89 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.24 kg/bhp
12.22 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
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
60 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
city
43 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L