The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 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
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
175.6 in
Length
168 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
2903 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.09 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

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
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 1.4 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
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
26.88 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
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
555 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
555 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).
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
1175 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft