The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 29,100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 29,800
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

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 9.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
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
57.7 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
176 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.24 %
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 automatic 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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
21.01 lb/hp
20.76 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
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
503 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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
128.7 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
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft