Mazda 3 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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By specification 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 26 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 10 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: | 10.4 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): | 1`830 | 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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