The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 26,100
€ 22,100
€ 26,100
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 20.5 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1491
1799
2027
1470
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1491 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4255
2640
4460
4255 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.8 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
191 NM
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
132 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
9.16 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
49 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
89 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
