The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 34,900

€ 22,700

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop.
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1473
1799
2027
1470
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1473 mm
Height
1470 mm
2629
4270
2640
4460
4270 mm
Length
4460 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
240 kg
15.14 %

General
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
149 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
149 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
191 NM
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
87 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
9.03 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
42 mpg
VW e-Golf
196 MPGe
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
117 mi
Range
503 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L