The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
€ 20,600
€ 17,500
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1K
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
589 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
