The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 22,700
€ 21,800
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.9
69.1
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
