The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 24,500

€ 24,100

€ 24,500
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.1
77
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168
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
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.73 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual 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
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
555 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
106.1 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 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
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft