The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 25,200
€ 22,100
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 165 i-ELOOP is 27.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1465
1795
2053
1480
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1465 mm
Height
1480 mm
2700
4470
2578
4199
4470 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.68 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
163 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
210 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
8.01 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
49 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
546 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
