The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 17,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
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 1.2 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.63 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BL
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

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

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft