The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 25,100
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

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 9.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.7 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.1 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
175.6 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.55 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
29.55 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
542 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft