The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 27,900
€ 28,300
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 MPS is 25.2 cm longer, 2.9 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1460
1770
1970
1492
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1460 mm
Height
1492 mm
2640
4510
2620
4258
4510 mm
Length
4258 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.22 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.7 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
388 mi
Range
609 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
181.9 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 MPS
181.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
