The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 25,000
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 VW e-Golf is 7.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168.1 in
Length
175.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.56 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

General

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
87 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
53 mpg  ( 60 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
60 MPGe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
117 mi
Range
720 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
90.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft