The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 34,900
€ 25,500
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 20 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 0.8 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1473
1799
2027
1465
1795
2053
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1473 mm
Height
1465 mm
2629
4270
2700
4470
4270 mm
Length
4470 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
14.2 %
General
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
270 NM
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
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.08 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
13.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
64 mpg
( 72 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
196 MPGe
72 MPGe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
No data
city
58 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
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).
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/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
364 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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