The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 26,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 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 26.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.8 T
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
1795
2053
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1450 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
2700
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.8 T
1405 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
14 kg
1 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.8 T
BM
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2191 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
9.49 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
59 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L