The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 7.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW e-Golf
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
175.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW e-Golf
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.14 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW e-Golf
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW e-Golf
128 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
25 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
503 mi
Range
117 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
41.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft