The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,700
€ 26,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
176 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.9 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 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 SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.3 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
city
53 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
834 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
