The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 CD is 20.2 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
1755
1955
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
2640
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
2620
4258
4460 mm
Length
4258 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1295 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
3 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
49 mpg
city
43 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L