The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 17,000
€ 27,000
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 is 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.1 in
Width
70.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.21 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BL
Generation
CD
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
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
