The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 29,700

€ 17,000

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 17.6 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1491
1789
2073
1470
1755
1955
1789 mm
Width
1755 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1491 mm
Height
1470 mm
2619
4284
2640
4460
4284 mm
Length
4460 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.97 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 1.6
CD
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 1.6
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 1.6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.21 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
9.32 kg/bhp
12.21 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
675 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L