The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 17,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 19.2 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
1795
2053
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1482 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
2700
4460
4268 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
8.03 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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
1496 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
99 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
150 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
128 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
12.73 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
7.1 kg
city
43 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
66 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
302 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
364 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L