The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 27,600
€ 26,100
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
119 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
45 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
674 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
