The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 26,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 27,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 20.2 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 5.7 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1435
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
1795
2028
1799 mm
Width
1795 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1492 mm
Height
1435 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
2725
4460
4258 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1919 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.59 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
134 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
8.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.9 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58 mpg
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
46 mpg
city
54 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
493 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L