The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 22,100
€ 17,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
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
103.9
175.6
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
11.08 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
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
