The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 24,500
€ 20,500
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 TGI BlueMotion is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
103.1
168
106.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.82 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 120
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
555 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
555 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 TGI BlueMotion
106.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
