The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 24,900
€ 17,000
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
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
103.1
167.6
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 OPF ACT
Mazda 3 1.6
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.3 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.36 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
