The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 26,400
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.41 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft