Mazda 3 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Mazda 3 2011 2.3 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its capacity is quite limited. The engine also requires high quality fuel and tends to use more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 31 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 50 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 55 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`925 | 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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