The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 24,100

€ 22,600

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.99 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
AU
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft