The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 31,900

€ 22,700

€ 31,900
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 1.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
270 kg
16.72 %

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)
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
149 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 bhp
149 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW e-Golf
290 NM
191 NM
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
93 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 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
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
12.05 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
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
42 mpg
VW e-Golf
188 MPGe
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
170 mi
Range
503 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
128.7 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
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
405 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L