Mazda 3 2019 vs Volkswagen Golf 2024
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 34 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.7 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 3 is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 381 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1019 litres | 1237 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 218 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`898 kg | 1`940 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`385 kg | 1`369 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 513 kg | 571 kg | |
| Mazda 3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 32 200 | |
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