The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 18,100
€ 22,100
€ 18,100
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 1.6 is 10.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
69.1
77
70.3 in
Width
69.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
103.9
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
9.07 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
