The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,100
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 31,800
 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
69.1
77
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.97 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft