The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 27,600
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 26,900
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 OPF ACT is 8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4231 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.37 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

▶ REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft