The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 19,300
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 26.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1470
1755
1955
1480
1786
2048
1755 mm
Width
1786 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4460
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1234 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
106 kg
7.91 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
187 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
9.05 kg/bhp
11.87 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
37 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
