The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 18,000
€ 25,600
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.4 is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.3
107.3
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
11.42 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1K
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
107 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
534 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
