The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 23,100
€ 29,100
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
167.5
106.3
176
167.5 in
Length
176 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.88 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
121 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
777 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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
