The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 25,000
€ 35,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4438 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.75 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
647 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
