The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 27,600
€ 25,500
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 BMT is 8.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
176
167.6 in
Length
176 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 105
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
28.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
39 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
634 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
