The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 22,100
€ 25,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 27.1 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1480
1786
2048
1465
1795
2053
1786 mm
Width
1795 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1480 mm
Height
1465 mm
2578
4199
2700
4470
4199 mm
Length
4470 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.68 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
163 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
210 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.63 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
759 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
364 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L
