The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 25,600
€ 25,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
AU
Generation
BM
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 BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
▶ REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
