The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 26,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 26,600
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 150 is 6.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.78 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BM
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
675 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 150
98.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft