The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 25,200
€ 29,700
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 165 i-ELOOP is 7.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.7
70.7
80.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
176
103.1
168.7
176 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.42 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
546 mi
Range
675 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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
