The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 21,700
€ 23,100
€ 21,700
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 is 10.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
176
165.3 in
Length
176 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.23 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
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
104 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
589 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
