The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
€ 18,200

€ 25,600

€ 18,200
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 21.2 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1465
1795
2053
1492
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1465 mm
Height
1492 mm
2700
4470
2620
4258
4470 mm
Length
4258 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.82 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BM
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
150 NM
200 NM
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
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
12.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
12.73 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
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
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
55 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
43 mpg
city
43 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
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).
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 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L