Mazda 3 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 15 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.0 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 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 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1305 litres | |
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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 670 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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