The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 22,500

€ 25,300

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 165 i-ELOOP is 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.14 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
546 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft