The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
€ 26,600
€ 26,800
€ 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 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57.1
70.7
80.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
175.6
103.1
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.91 %
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
Drivetrain
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.5 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
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
( 55 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
16.7 lb
56 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
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).
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
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
