Mazda 3 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 75 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 29 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`965 | 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 (€): | 5200 | 4200 | |
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