The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
€ 27,600

€ 24,100

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.7
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
107.3
175.6
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
674 mi
Range
575 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
575 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
102.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft