The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 27,300

€ 23,300

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 150 is 8.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
176
103.1
167.6
176 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
48 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft