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Mazda 2 vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or VW Golf Variant?

Mazda 2 vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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VW Golf Variant

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  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 2 is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,627 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mazda 2 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 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 Variant offers substantially more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 209 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is markedly lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 267 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers clearly more boot space – 611 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 331 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries clearly more – 547 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant is decisively ahead 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.

from £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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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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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
107 - 122 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4,080 mm
Length
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Width
1,695 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
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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