Mazda 3 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
|
Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 30 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
|
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | no data | |
| 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. | |||
| 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`835 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 7600 | 8800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda 3 has
|
Volkswagen Golf has
| |