The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
€ 29,700
€ 24,800
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.1 in
103.1
168.7
106.3
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
CD
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
40 mpg
city
48 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
675 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
