The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
€ 27,300

€ 23,700

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
39 mpg
city
55 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
634 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
92.9 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
92.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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