Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 40 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (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. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 21 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same also 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`780 | 1`800 | |
| 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 (€): | 8600 | 7000 | |
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