The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)

€ 23,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 23,700
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (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 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
106.3
176
167.5 in
Length
176 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.36 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
52 mpg
city
55 mpg
65 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft