The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 24,000
€ 26,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 1.8 T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
137 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
570 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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
