The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

€ 20,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 23,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 20,700
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.95 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
43 mpg
city
55 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft