The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 22,700
€ 23,300
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.94 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
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 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
