The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

€ 22,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 18,000
 VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.4
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.4
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.39 %
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.4
BM
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
534 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft