The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 25,600
€ 26,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.5
70.7
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
107.3
175.6
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.93 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
