The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 22,800
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 1.6 TDI BMT is 8.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2895 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.47 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
28.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
51 mpg
city
48 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
720 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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