The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 22,300
€ 21,200
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
58.3
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
106.3
175.6
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 1.6
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.79 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
510 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
