The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 22,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 24,700
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 BMT 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 BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (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 BMT (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 BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2853 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.49 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
134 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 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