The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 20.2 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1465
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
1795
2053
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1482 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
2700
4470
4268 mm
Length
4470 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1815 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.81 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
118 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
210 NM
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

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.19 kg/bhp
10.85 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
7.7 kg
city
43 mpg
4.8 kg
motorway
66 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
242 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
364 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L