The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 28,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
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
3139 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4303 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.1 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

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
Front-wheel drive
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
134 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
17.63 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
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
38 mpg
city
38 mpg
59 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
598 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
100.4 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
229 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
1164 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft