The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 31,900

€ 20,100

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 1.6
1482
1799
2027
1470
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1482 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 1.6
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
315 kg
19.5 %

General
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.6
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
290 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 1.6
93 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 188 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
188 MPGe
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
170 mi
Range
450 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
43 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).
144 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L