The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 24,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 VW e-Golf is 19 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 0.3 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1473 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
2629
4270
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
2640
4460
4270 mm
Length
4460 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1835 kg
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
245 kg
15.46 %
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

General

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0
87 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

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14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
VW e-Golf
196 MPGe
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
117 mi
Range
450 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
144 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L