The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,300
€ 25,600
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 150 is 8.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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
167.5
176 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.47 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
