The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 8.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
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 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
2840 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.89 %
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

▶ REPLAY
19.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.19 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft