The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 26,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 26,800
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 2.0 M Hybrid 150 is 8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
70.7
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.8 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BP
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
157 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

 REPLAY
20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
20.47 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
587 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 2.0 M Hybrid 150
102.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid 150
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft