The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 TGI BlueMotion is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4231 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.23 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft