The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 26,600
€ 26,300
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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
70.7
80.8
64.8
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
106.3
175.6
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
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.24 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
125 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
510 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
