The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 23,100
€ 26,300
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57.7
70.7
80.8
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.7 in
Height
64.8 in
106.3
176
101.5
166.2
176 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.14 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BM
Generation
1KP
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
42 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 CrossGolf 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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
