The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 23,200
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 17,500
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 1.2 TSI is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.63 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1K
Generation
BM
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 105

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
34 mpg
city
55 mpg
51 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 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