The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 22,500

€ 25,600

€ 22,500
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 TDI BMT is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.3
107.3
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.06 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1K
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
45 mpg
city
51 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
833 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft