The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 21,400
€ 23,100
€ 21,400
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 Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 8.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
167.5
106.3
176
167.5 in
Length
176 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.91 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
647 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
