The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

€ 25,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 25,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 8.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
167.5 in
Length
176 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.14 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
28.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
41 mpg
city
48 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
89 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft