The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 20,600
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.05 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

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 automatic 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
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft