The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 25,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 TSI ACT BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft