The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 22,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.48 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1K
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft