The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.58 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 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
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
15.6 lb
44 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
503 mi
Range
256 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
24.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft