The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 23,200
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 105 is 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.85 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BM
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.51 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft