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 7.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.71 %
General
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
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
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
35 mpg
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
