Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volkswagen Golf is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.2 - 2.0 | 1.5 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 - 300 HP | 100 - 187 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 - 380 NM | 144 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 - 11.9 seconds | 8.1 - 13.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 - 7.1 | 4.1 - 7.6 | |
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On average, the Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Mazda 3. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 128 - 142 mm (5 - 5.6 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 22 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 1263 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 16 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 7 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`818 | ~ 1`864 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 7000 | |
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