The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 17,500
€ 28,200
€ 17,500
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-G 100 is 9.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.7 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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-G 100
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.65 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-G 100
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
526 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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
