The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 23,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.71 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (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 manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
93 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 157 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
62 mpg  ( 69 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
157 MPGe
69 MPGe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
No data
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
170 mi
Range
834 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
43 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).
78.2 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft