The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,200

€ 23,700

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 105 is 8.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.1
70.7
80.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
175.6
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.39 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.51 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
51 mpg
67 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
834 mi
Range
797 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 105
78.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft