The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 25,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 20.2 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
2620
4258
4460 mm
Length
4258 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1295 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
79 kg
5.75 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

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
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
200 NM
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
130 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
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
69 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
61 mpg
city
43 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
621 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).
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L