The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,500
€ 26,700
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 120 is 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
175.6
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.82 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
