The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 26,800
€ 27,600
€ 26,800
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 1.5 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.5
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
103.1
168
107.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
128 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
50 mpg
( 56 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
56 MPGe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
16.7 lb
city
45 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
55 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
293 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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
