The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 120 is 6.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.86 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BM
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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
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

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft