The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 25,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
176 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.53 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft