The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,300
€ 24,300
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.66 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
