The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 21,700
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

ⓘ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 27.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1465
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
1795
2053
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1465 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
2700
4470
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4470 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
96 kg
7.06 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BM
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

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

161 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
13.08 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
64 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
58 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
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
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L