The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 22,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 28,900
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 2.0 BlueTDI 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 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (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 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3194 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.48 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
131 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft