The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 27,300
€ 29,500
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
57.7
70.7
80.8
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.7 in
Height
64.8 in
106.3
176
101.5
166.2
176 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
