The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 25,200

€ 22,200

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 27.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.8 T
1465
1795
2053
1480
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1465 mm
Height
1480 mm
2700
4470
2578
4199
4470 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.8 T
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
71 kg
5.16 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
163 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
210 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.8 T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
8.01 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
49 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
546 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L