The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 5 2.0 Activematic (11 - 13)
€ 29,300

€ 26,800

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT is 9.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 5 2.0.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 5 2.0
62.1
71.1
80.7
63.6
68.9
76.8
71.1 in
Width
68.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
62.1 in
Height
63.6 in
105.1
171.3
108.3
180.5
171.3 in
Length
180.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 5 2.0
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.87 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 5 2.0
AUV
Generation
CW
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 5 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
142 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
142 hp
Mazda 5 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mazda 5 2.0
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 5 2.0
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 5 2.0
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.68 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
21.16 lb/hp
23.68 lb/hp
Mazda 5 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 5 2.0
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
28 mpg
Mazda 5 2.0
38 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
449 mi
Mazda 5 2.0
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).
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mazda 5 2.0
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Mazda 5 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft








43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.1 cu ft