The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 29,100
€ 27,300
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
176
103.1
167.6
176 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.95 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
21.01 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
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 150
98.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
