The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 BMT is 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (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 BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4184 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.86 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.77 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
city
51 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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