The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 20,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 18,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 120 is 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.97 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
621 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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft