The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 27,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 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 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4231 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.9 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1K
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 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