The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 23,300
€ 26,300
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57.9
69.1
77
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.1 in
Width
69.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
64.8 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
166.2
175.6 in
Length
166.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.37 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BL
Generation
1KP
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
