The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,300
€ 22,700
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
9.11 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.23 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
25.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
