The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,100

€ 25,600

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 20.5 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1470
1755
1955
1491
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4460
2620
4255
4460 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1249 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
91 kg
6.79 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 bhp
123 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
187 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.15 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
9.05 kg/bhp
10.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
37 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
450 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L