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 9.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.5
69.7
77.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
177.6
103.1
167.6
177.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.23 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
31 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
