The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 21,800
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 1.6 BlueTDI is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.89 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
52 mpg
city
48 mpg
69 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft