The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 28,300

€ 26,300

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.6
107.3
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4253 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
609 mi
Range
720 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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