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 7.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 1.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.1
77
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.5
168.1
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 1.6
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
19.49 %
General
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.6
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
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
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 157 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
157 MPGe
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
