The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 150 is 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.53 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BM
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
45 mpg
65 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
833 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft