The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 27,300

€ 22,300

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 23.9 cm shorter, 1.9 cm narrower and 19.5 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1645
1776
1946
1450
1795
2053
1776 mm
Width
1795 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1645 mm
Height
1450 mm
2578
4221
2700
4460
4221 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1484 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
169 kg
11.39 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1KP
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
118 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
210 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
110 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
14.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
14.27 kg/bhp
11.14 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
47 mpg
city
40 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
670 mi
Range
566 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
106.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
364 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L