The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 22,200
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

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 26.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1435 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
1919 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.36 %
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
BP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

 REPLAY
12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.24 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
60 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
54 mpg
city
31 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L