The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 29,100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 7.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW e-Golf
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
176 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW e-Golf
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.69 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW e-Golf
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW e-Golf
125 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
21.01 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW e-Golf
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
21 kWh✽  ( 157 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
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
39 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
661 mi
Range
170 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
43 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft