The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,300
 Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
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 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 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
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
15.6 lb
city
22 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
41 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft