The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 20,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.69 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft