The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 25,000
€ 27,600
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.6
107.3
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
647 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
