Mazda 3 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| 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: | 1.5 - 2.5 | 1.2 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 - 187 HP | 85 - 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 - 380 NM | 160 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 - 13.6 seconds | 4.9 - 11.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 - 7.6 | 3.8 - 7.1 | |
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On average, the Mazda 3 petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Volkswagen Golf. On average, Mazda 3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more 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! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 128 - 142 mm (5 - 5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 22 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | 1270 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 16 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 7 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`864 | ~ 1`818 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 9000 | |
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