The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
€ 24,000
€ 17,500
€ 24,000
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 1.8 T is 26.1 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 3 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1480
1786
2048
1450
1795
2053
1786 mm
Width
1795 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1480 mm
Height
1450 mm
2578
4199
2700
4460
4199 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
131 kg
9.42 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 1.8 T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
99 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
150 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
12.73 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
570 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
364 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L
