The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
€ 24,100

€ 22,500

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
57.1 in
103.1
167.5
106.3
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.94 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 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
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 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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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
17.58 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
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
16.3 lb
city
31 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
49 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
242 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
26.4 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
26.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
154 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
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft