The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 24,100
€ 25,300
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.5
107.3
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4204 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
Generation
BP
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
16.3 lb
city
35 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
50 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
242 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
