The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 22,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.45 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.0 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft