The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
€ 28,700

€ 23,700

€ 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 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
168
106.3
176
168 in
Length
176 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.55 %

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
Drivetrain
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 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
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
62 mpg
( 69 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
69 MPGe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
15.6 lb
city
55 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
67 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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).
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)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft