The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 21.5 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1465
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
1795
2053
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4470 mm
Length
4255 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1233 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
127 kg
9.34 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BM
Generation
AU
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
13.08 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
64 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58 mpg
city
52 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L