The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 28,200
 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 is 9.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.7 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.1 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
175.6 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.38 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
526 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft