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 9.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 7.7 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
57.1
70.7
80.8
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.1 in
Height
64.8 in
106.3
175.6
101.5
166.2
175.6 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.62 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
