The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 5 1.8 (10 - 13)
€ 30,000

€ 20,700

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 9.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 5 1.8.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 5 1.8
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 OPF ACT
Mazda 5 1.8
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.39 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 5 1.8
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 5 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
113 hp
Mazda 5 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Mazda 5 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 5 1.8
132 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 5 1.8
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.68 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
28.68 lb/hp
Mazda 5 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 5 1.8
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
33 mpg
Mazda 5 1.8
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
586 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
586 mi
518 mi
Mazda 5 1.8
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mazda 5 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mazda 5 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft











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