The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 27,300
€ 21,200
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 10.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.6
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
176
101.5
165.3
176 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.6
BM
Generation
1K
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 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
510 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
