The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 9.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
167.6 in
Length
177.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.89 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
57 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft