The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 26,400
€ 25,200
€ 26,400
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
168
106.3
176
168 in
Length
176 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.31 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
586 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
