The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
€ 18,000
€ 17,500
€ 18,000
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 1.4 is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Golf 1.4
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 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.42 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
107 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
534 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 1.4
121.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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
