The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)

€ 22,100
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 21,400
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.13 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
26 mpg
city
49 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft