The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 26,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 26,600
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 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
175.6 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
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.98 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

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 automatic 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
125 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 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
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
204 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
1157 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