The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 22,100
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BL
Generation
AU
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 BlueMotion
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
127 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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft