The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 18,200
€ 22,100
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
176
103.1
168.7
176 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.25 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BM
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
621 mi
Range
608 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 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).
87.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
