The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 25,900
€ 20,400
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 CD
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.12 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
