Mazda 3 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 187 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 251 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 113 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 129 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.9 | |
| Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2012: It has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 128 mm (5 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: | 4.51 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 25 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 343 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1263 litres | 1233 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 21 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`980 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 6800 | 7200 | |
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