The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 25,600
€ 23,700
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 105 is 8.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
176
103.1
167.5
176 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.53 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.3 lb/hp
20.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
834 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
