The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 25,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 24,500
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 1.6 BlueTDI is 20.5 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1491 mm
Height
1435 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
2725
4460
4255 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1374 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1898 kg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
57 kg
4.15 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
12.19 kg/bhp
12.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
72 mpg
69 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
63 mpg
city
61 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L