The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 18,200
€ 26,100
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 21.2 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1465
1795
2053
1492
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1465 mm
Height
1492 mm
2700
4470
2620
4258
4470 mm
Length
4258 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
8.36 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
150 NM
250 NM
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
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
12.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
12.73 kg/bhp
12.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
55 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
43 mpg
city
64 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
777 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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
