The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 20,500
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (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
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
10.05 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft