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 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 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 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.88 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
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
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
26.94 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
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft