The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 28,300

€ 25,600

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 20.2 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 5.7 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1492
1799
2027
1435
1795
2028
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1492 mm
Height
1435 mm
2620
4258
2725
4460
4258 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1374 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1898 kg

Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.47 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.05 kg/bhp
12.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
69 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
43 mpg
city
61 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
609 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
143 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
351 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L