Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan (2013 – 2016) vs Volkswagen Golf Variant (2013 – 2017): specs compared
Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.9 s. The Volkswagen Golf Variant has the higher top speed: 217 km/h against 212 km/h. The Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan is the lighter car, from 1,190 kg against 1,289 kg.
| Specification |
Mazda
3 / Axela Sedan
2013 – 2016
|
Volkswagen
Golf Variant
2013 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2013 – 2017 |
| Body style | Sedan | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 6 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 100 – 150 hp | 86 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 380 Nm | 160 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 11.6 s | 8.9 – 12.6 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 212 km/h | 180 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 5.6 L/100 km | 3.9 – 5.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,585 mm | 4,562 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,634 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,190 – 1,395 kg | 1,289 – 1,528 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.