The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 17,500
€ 24,100
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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-G 100 is 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.1
70.7
80.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
175.6
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
739 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
