The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 26,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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 TSI ACT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
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 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
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 TSI ACT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.62 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
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 TSI ACT
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 TSI ACT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 TSI ACT

 REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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