The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 24,300
€ 27,600
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 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
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
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
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
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
117 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
42 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
727 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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
