The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 26,800

€ 25,200

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 20.2 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1482
1799
2027
1465
1795
2053
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1482 mm
Height
1465 mm
2620
4268
2700
4470
4268 mm
Length
4470 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg

Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.33 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
163 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
210 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.55 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
7.6 kg
city
38 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
59 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
293 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
364 L







1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L