The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 26,100
€ 28,400
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 9.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.5
69.7
79.3
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
167.6
103.9
177.6
167.6 in
Length
177.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.06 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
57 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
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).
181.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
