The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 150.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 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 150 (13 - 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 150
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.9 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft