The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 20,500
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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, 0.4 cm wider and 4.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1492
1799
2027
1450
1795
2053
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1492 mm
Height
1450 mm
2620
4258
2700
4460
4258 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg
Weight Difference:
42 kg
3.18 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
118 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
210 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
10.33 kg/bhp
10.85 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
city
43 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
647 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
488 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
364 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L
