The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

€ 20,300
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,000
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 20,300
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 Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2721 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.93 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1K
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

 REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft