The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 24,700

€ 23,200

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 BMT is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 105
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
50 mpg
city
55 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
814 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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