The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
62 mpg
55 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
971 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
65.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft