The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 28,300
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1389 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.09 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
187 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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9.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
9.19 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
37 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
