The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 20,400
€ 27,300
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.33 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
