The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 21.5 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1465
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
1795
2053
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1465 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
2700
4470
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
2620
4255
4470 mm
Length
4255 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.16 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

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13.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
13.08 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
64 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58 mpg
city
63 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
797 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L