The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 30,300

€ 22,700

€ 30,300
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 BMT is 20.2 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1492
1799
2027
1470
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1492 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4258
2640
4460
4258 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.5 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
149 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
149 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
191 NM
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
9.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9.93 kg/bhp
9.03 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
49 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
712 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 BMT
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L