The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 18,200
€ 18,900
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.16 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
600 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
