The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 23,100

€ 18,100

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 21.5 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1465
1795
2053
1491
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1465 mm
Height
1491 mm
2700
4470
2620
4255
4470 mm
Length
4255 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1205 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
8.71 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BM
Generation
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
210 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.35 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
11.19 kg/bhp
14.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
50 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
48 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
566 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L