The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 29,800
€ 23,100
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 9.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
64.8
69.9
76.6
57.7
70.7
80.8
69.9 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
64.8 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
166.2
106.3
176
166.2 in
Length
176 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3280 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.28 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
503 mi
Range
566 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
106.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
