The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 23,700
€ 23,400
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.23 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.3 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55 mpg
city
60 mpg
67 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
834 mi
Range
914 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
