The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 26,000
€ 22,300
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 TSI is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.37 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1K
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
570 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
