The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 25,000

€ 22,100

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 17.6 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1450
1795
2053
1491
1789
2073
1795 mm
Width
1789 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1450 mm
Height
1491 mm
2700
4460
2619
4284
4460 mm
Length
4284 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
113 kg
8.25 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BM
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
13.17 kg/bhp
11.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
64 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
58 mpg
city
50 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
720 mi
Range
608 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
87.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
530 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L