The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 23,300
€ 29,700
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.1 in
Width
70.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.45 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BL
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
675 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
