The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 22,500

€ 22,100

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 26.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1450
1795
2053
1480
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1450 mm
Height
1480 mm
2700
4460
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1271 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.23 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
163 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
210 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
7.98 kg/bhp
12.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
49 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
61 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 Golf 1.2 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L