The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 27,000

€ 25,200

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 21.2 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 2.7 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1492
1799
2027
1465
1795
2053
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1492 mm
Height
1465 mm
2620
4258
2700
4470
4258 mm
Length
4470 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.29 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
163 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
▶ REPLAY
10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
10.33 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
46 mpg
city
38 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
647 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
488 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
364 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L