The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
€ 24,100

€ 31,900

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 2.0 is 19 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the VW e-Golf.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW e-Golf
1470
1755
1955
1482
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1482 mm
2640
4460
2629
4270
4460 mm
Length
4270 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2629 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW e-Golf
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
275 kg
17.03 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW e-Golf
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW e-Golf
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 bhp
134 bhp
VW e-Golf
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
187 NM
290 NM
VW e-Golf
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW e-Golf
127 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
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9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
9.05 kg/bhp
12.05 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽
( 188 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 2.0
37 mpg
188 MPGe
VW e-Golf
27 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
450 mi
Range
170 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
144 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).
43 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1231 L