The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
€ 22,100
€ 18,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 TDI is 10.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
176
165.3 in
Length
176 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.11 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
759 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
