The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 17,500

€ 27,600

€ 17,500
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 1.2 TSI is 26.1 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 4.5 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1480
1786
2048
1435
1795
2028
1786 mm
Width
1795 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1480 mm
Height
1435 mm
2578
4199
2725
4460
4199 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1919 kg

Weight Difference:
166 kg
11.9 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1K
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
111 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
14.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
14.63 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
40 mpg
city
54 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
621 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
351 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L