The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 25,200
€ 23,100
€ 25,200
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 165 i-ELOOP is 21.5 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1465
1795
2053
1491
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1465 mm
Height
1491 mm
2700
4470
2620
4255
4470 mm
Length
4255 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.92 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
163 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
8.01 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
88 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
49 mpg
88 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
74 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
94 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
546 mi
Range
971 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
