The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
€ 28,300

€ 18,200

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 is 21.2 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 2.7 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1492
1799
2027
1465
1795
2053
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1492 mm
Height
1465 mm
2620
4258
2700
4470
4258 mm
Length
4470 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.97 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
AU
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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-G 100
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 bhp
99 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
150 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
134 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
▶ REPLAY
9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.05 kg/bhp
12.73 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
43 mpg
city
43 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
609 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
364 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L