The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 21,600
€ 26,000
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 CD 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 CD
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 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.13 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BL
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI 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 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 ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
45 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
795 mi
Range
595 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
89 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
