The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 22,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 ACT BlueMotion is 8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
69.1
77
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.44 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
AU
Generation
BL
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 ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft