The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 18,200
€ 23,100
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 10.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
176
101.5
165.3
176 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.11 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BM
Generation
1K
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 BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
899 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
