The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 20,800
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 10.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
176
101.5
165.3
176 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.33 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BM
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.3 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
834 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
