The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 23,100
€ 21,200
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 27.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6
1465
1795
2053
1480
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1465 mm
Height
1480 mm
2700
4470
2578
4199
4470 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
4.17 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6
BM
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
210 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.52 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
11.19 kg/bhp
12.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
50 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
566 mi
Range
510 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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 Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
