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Mazda 2 vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or VW Golf?

Mazda 2 vs VW Golf: Key differences

Mazda 2

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately lighter

VW Golf

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 2 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the VW Golf costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,975 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 2 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers clearly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is visibly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mazda 2 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers significantly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 269 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is moderately lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,307 kg. The difference is around 208 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers noticeably more boot space – 381 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Golf offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,237 L, about 287 L more than the Mazda 2.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries moderately more – 508 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Mazda 2

The Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.

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The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
107 - 122 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4,080 mm
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VW
Is the Mazda 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda 2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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