Mazda 3 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/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 - 2.3 | 1.4 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 - 265 HP | 75 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 - 380 NM | 126 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 - 14.9 seconds | 6.2 - 16.7 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 - 9.7 | 5.0 - 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. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.21 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 |
1229 litres | 1305 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 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`808 | ~ 1`861 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda 3 has
|
Volkswagen Golf has
| |