The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 22,300

€ 22,600

€ 22,300
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 26.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1450
1795
2053
1480
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1450 mm
Height
1480 mm
2700
4460
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.9 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BM
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
210 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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11.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
11.14 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
50 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
566 mi
Range
551 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L