The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,300
 Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 26,800
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.5 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
12.8 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
16.7 lb
city
22 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
41 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
293 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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