The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 25,500

€ 28,300

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1465
1795
2053
1480
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1465 mm
Height
1480 mm
2700
4470
2578
4199
4470 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1389 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.09 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BM
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
13.08 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
64 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58 mpg
city
48 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
720 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L