The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 18,800
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800

ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
11.41 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
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
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

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

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft