The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)
€ 18,200
€ 25,000
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
176
103.1
167.6
176 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.64 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BM
Generation
AU
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
