The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (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 3-door 1.4 TSI (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 TSI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.4 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

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

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft