The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
€ 23,100
€ 22,500
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.07 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
899 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
