Mazda 3 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 228 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 43 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 119 mm (4.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 31 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1212 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Mazda 3 has 131 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 93 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.6 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 (kg): | no data | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3600 | |
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