Mazda 3 2019 vs Volkswagen Golf 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 211 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 207 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 8.5 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 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 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 640 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1019 litres | 1197 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.4 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`907 kg | 2`040 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`389 kg | 1`473 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 518 kg | 567 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 26 000 | |
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