The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,600

€ 25,600

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 20.2 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1435
1795
2028
1492
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1492 mm
2725
4460
2620
4258
4460 mm
Length
4258 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
1919 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
74 kg
5.3 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.24 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
60 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
54 mpg
city
69 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
674 mi
Range
797 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L