The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 17,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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-G 100 is 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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-G 100 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.81 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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