The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 22,700
€ 26,000
€ 22,700
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 2.0 DISI i-stop is 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.23 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BL
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
503 mi
Range
595 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
