The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,700
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 26,000
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 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 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
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 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
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 DISI i-stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.58 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
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
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
149 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
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 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
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
19.9 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
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
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
15.6 lb
city
25 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
44 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft