The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 24,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (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 OPF ACT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.27 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.36 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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