The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 22,100

€ 25,300

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 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 OPF ACT.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.95 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF 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
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 OPF 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 OPF ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
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).
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft