The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 24,800

€ 27,600

€ 24,800
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 SCR 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 SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
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
103.1
167.6
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 SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
123 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
53 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
777 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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 SCR
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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