The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 19,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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 1.2 TSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.17 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

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

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft