The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 27,500
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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.45 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 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 6200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
132 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
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
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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