The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 25,600

€ 24,800

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.1
78.9
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.6
103.9
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.59 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
AU
Generation
BL
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 OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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