Technical specifications
| Clear list | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) |
| Totals | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) 1.6 × |
| Mark | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 3 (2009-2013) 1.6 | Golf (2009-2012) 1.6 |
| Year | 2009-2013 | 2009-2012 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | (3-5)/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1180 | 1157 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1770 | 1780 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 184 | 188 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 12 | 11.3 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | 5.5 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 340/1360 | 350/1305 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) 1.6 × |
| Length | 4460 | 4199 |
| Width | 1755 | 1779 |
| Height | 1470 | 1479 |
| Wheelbase | 2640 | 2578 |
| Front/rear Track | 1535/1520 | 1540/1513 |
| Ground clearance | 155 | 130 |
| Engine specifications | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) 1.6 × |
| Type | petrol Injection | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1598 | 1595 |
| Compression ratio | 10 | 10.3 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 78х83.6 | 81х77.4 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 8 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 105/6000 | 102/5600 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 145/4000 | 148/3800 |
| Transmission specifications | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) 1.6 × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) 1.6 × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 195/65/15, 205/50/17 | 195/65/15 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET53 d67.1
| 5x112 ET43 d57.1
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| Brakes specifications | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) 1.6 × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) 1.6 × |
| City | 8.3 | 9.8 |
| Highway | 5.2 | 5.7 |
| Combined | 6.3 | 7 |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 55 | 55 |
| Clear list | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) | Volkswagen Golf (2009-2012) |
