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 7.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
69.1
77
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
168.1 in
Length
175.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.45 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
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

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
31 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft