The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 21,200
€ 22,300
€ 21,200
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 1.6 is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.79 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
510 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
127 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 1.6
127 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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
