The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 120 is 7.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW e-Golf
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 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 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
175.6 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW e-Golf
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.03 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW e-Golf
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW e-Golf
121 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
34 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
566 mi
Range
117 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
41.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft