The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 MPS is 8.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.7 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
177.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.86 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BL
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI 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 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 ACT

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI 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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft