The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 24,100
€ 20,600
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 2.0 is 10.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.9
69.1
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.96 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
