The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,700
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 20.2 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1465
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
1795
2053
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1482 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
2700
4470
4268 mm
Length
4470 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.55 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
128 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
12.84 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
74 mpg  ( 83 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
83 MPGe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
7.1 kg
city
66 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
81 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
302 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
364 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L