The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 17.6 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 5.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
1789
2073
1795 mm
Width
1789 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1435 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
2725
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
2619
4284
4460 mm
Length
4284 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1919 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.08 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BP
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.24 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
60 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
54 mpg
city
48 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
675 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
87.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
148 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L