The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 17,000
€ 25,600
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.86 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BL
Generation
AU
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
