The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 26,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.52 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BM
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft