The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
€ 28,200
€ 17,500
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 9.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
64.8
69.9
76.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
69.9 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
64.8 in
Height
57.1 in
101.5
166.2
106.3
175.6
166.2 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3217 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.65 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1KP
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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26.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.81 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
526 mi
Range
621 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.6 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
