The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
€ 17,500

€ 25,000

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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
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 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.3 %

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 automatic 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
112 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
29.04 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
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
720 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
1168 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft