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 8.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
176
103.1
167.5
176 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.73 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BM
Generation
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
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
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
