The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 26,300

€ 23,300

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
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 OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2974 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.15 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
120 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
134 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
24.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
598 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft