The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
€ 26,000
€ 21,300
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 TSI ACT is 7.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
168.7
106.3
176
168.7 in
Length
176 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.66 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
CD
Generation
BM
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
595 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
89 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
