The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 18,100
€ 22,100
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 8.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.1
77
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.5
103.9
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
11.08 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
