The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 35,200

€ 27,000
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 20.2 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 5.7 cm 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
1492
1799
2027
1435
1795
2028
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1492 mm
Height
1435 mm
2620
4258
2725
4460
4258 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1484 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2013 kg

Weight Difference:
162 kg
10.92 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
178 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
178 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
224 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
224 NM
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
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.34 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
10.33 kg/bhp
8.34 kg/bhp
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
59 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59 mpg
51 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
46 mpg
city
43 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
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
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (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
488 kg
Maximum Payload
529 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
351 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L