The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 22,500

€ 29,500

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 165 i-ELOOP is 23.9 cm longer, 1.9 cm wider and 19.5 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1450
1795
2053
1645
1776
1946
1795 mm
Width
1776 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1450 mm
Height
1645 mm
2700
4460
2578
4221
4460 mm
Length
4221 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
205 kg
13.62 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
163 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 bhp
104 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
210 NM
250 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
7.98 kg/bhp
14.47 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
49 mpg
53 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
46 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
546 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
109.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L