Mazda 3 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003

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Mazda 3
2006 - 2009
Volkswagen Golf
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mazda 3 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.3 - 2.31.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 84 - 265 HP75 - 250 HP
Torque: 122 - 380 NM126 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 - 14.9 seconds6.2 - 16.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.7 - 9.75.0 - 10.7
Mazda 3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Mazda 3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.21 m
Width: 1.76 m1.76 m
Height: 1.46 m1.48 m
Mazda 3 is 22 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 300 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1229 litres1305 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 76 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`808~ 1`861
Safety:
Quality:
above average

high
Average price (€): 18002000
Rating in user reviews: 8.8/10 8.2/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 3 has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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