The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 25,600

€ 23,200

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 20.2 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1492
1799
2027
1450
1795
2053
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1492 mm
Height
1450 mm
2620
4258
2700
4460
4258 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1310 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.6 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
10.23 kg/bhp
12.93 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
56 mpg
74 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
43 mpg
city
66 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
621 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
364 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L