The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
€ 24,100
€ 26,900
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1470
1755
1955
1492
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1492 mm
2640
4460
2620
4258
4460 mm
Length
4258 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.49 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
187 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
9.05 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
37 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
450 mi
Range
609 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
141 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
