The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 23,400
€ 22,300
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.1 in
103.1
167.5
106.3
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.79 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 120
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
914 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
70 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
