The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
€ 17,500

€ 26,400

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 19.2 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1450
1795
2053
1482
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1450 mm
Height
1482 mm
2700
4460
2620
4268
4460 mm
Length
4268 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1336 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.69 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
150 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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12.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.37 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
12.73 kg/bhp
12.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
55 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
43 mpg
city
43 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
586 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
291 L







1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L