The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
€ 23,100
€ 24,500
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
176
103.1
168
176 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
17 lb
49 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
566 mi
Range
242 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
