Mazda 3 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Mazda 3 torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 21 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | 1270 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 16 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 Volkswagen Golf (by 7 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Mazda 3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 9000 | |
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