The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 25,000
€ 20,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 20.2 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1492
1799
2027
1470
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1492 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4258
2640
4460
4258 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
4.12 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
10 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
46 mpg
city
49 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
