The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 22,100

€ 25,500

€ 22,100
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 Golf 1.0 TSI is 7.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
168.7
106.3
176
168.7 in
Length
176 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.57 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
CD
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
28.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
42 mpg
city
48 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
608 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft