The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 22,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 22,100
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 Golf 1.0 TSI is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.42 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
CD
Generation
BM
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft