The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 19,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 22,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 19,500
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 OPF is 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.69 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
84 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

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

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft