The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 25,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 BMT is 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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 BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2853 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.81 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
