The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4231 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
60 mpg
city
45 mpg
74 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
70 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft