The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
€ 31,900

€ 25,000

€ 31,900
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 19 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1482
1799
2027
1450
1795
2053
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1482 mm
Height
1450 mm
2629
4270
2700
4460
4270 mm
Length
4460 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
245 kg
15.17 %

General
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
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
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW e-Golf
290 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
93 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 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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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
13.17 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 188 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
188 MPGe
72 MPGe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
No data
city
58 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
170 mi
Range
720 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
720 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).
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
43 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
364 L








1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L