The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 18,200
€ 25,000
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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-G 100 is 8.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.56 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI 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 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 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 ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI 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).
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-G 100
96.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
