The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 30,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,300
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 30,400
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.22 %
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
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 6500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

 REPLAY
20.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.72 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
47 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft