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 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.05 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
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

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
15.6 lb
city
36 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
55 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft