Mazda 3 2019 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 68 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1019 litres | no data | |
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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. | |||
| 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`898 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Golf scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 17 800 | |
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