The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 21,800

€ 22,700

€ 21,800
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 2.0 TDI is 26.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1480
1786
2048
1470
1755
1955
1786 mm
Width
1755 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1480 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4199
2640
4460
4199 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1341 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.3 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
149 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
149 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
191 NM
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
12.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.42 kg/bhp
9.03 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
47 mpg
city
30 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L