The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 22,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 22,600
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
9 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft