The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 26,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 19.2 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
1795
2053
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1450 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
2700
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4268
4460 mm
Length
4268 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1405 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.91 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2191 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
380 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
125 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.55 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
9.49 kg/bhp
10.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
59 mpg  ( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
66 MPGe
8 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
7.6 kg
67 mpg
motorway
4.7 kg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
661 mi
Range
293 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L