The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 19,500

€ 25,200

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
176
167.6 in
Length
176 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.97 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
84 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
▶ REPLAY
32.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
32.55 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
647 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft