The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 22,100
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 29,800
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

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 9.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
69.1
77
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
69.1 in
Width
69.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
175.6 in
Length
166.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.93 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BL
Generation
1KP
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft