The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 22,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (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
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.27 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
17 lb
49 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
546 mi
Range
242 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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