The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 35,200

€ 26,700

€ 35,200
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid is 20.2 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1435
1795
2028
1492
1799
2027
1795 mm
Width
1799 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1435 mm
Height
1492 mm
2725
4460
2620
4258
4460 mm
Length
4258 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1484 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
2013 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
167 kg
11.25 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
178 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
224 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
224 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
8.34 kg/bhp
8.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
51 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
43 mpg
city
46 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
576 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
157 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
529 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L