The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 19,900
€ 24,100
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 Golf 1.0 TSI is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.9
69.1
77
70.4 in
Width
69.1 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168.7
103.9
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.33 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
CD
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
85.3 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 Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
