The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 18,200
€ 26,000
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 10.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
176
101.5
165.3
176 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.43 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BM
Generation
1K
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 Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
570 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 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).
113.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
