2009 Volkswagen Golf VI vs. 2012 Mazda 3 TAKUMI
Dimensions Comparison

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2009 Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door)Change Car
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2012 Mazda 3 TAKUMIChange Car
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Here’s how the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI and the 2012 Mazda 3 TAKUMI compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2012 Mazda 3 TAKUMI comes in at 4460 mm (175.59 in), giving it a 247 mm (9.72 in) (5.5 %) advantage over the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI at 4213 mm (165.87 in). Looking at width, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI spans 1786 mm (70.31 in), which is 31 mm (1.22 in) (1.7 %) broader than the 2012 Mazda 3 TAKUMI at 1755 mm (69.09 in). As for height, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI stands at 1480 mm (58.27 in), giving it an extra 10 mm (0.39 in) (0.7 %) compared to the 2012 Mazda 3 TAKUMI at 1470 mm (57.87 in).

Overall, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI is wider and taller than the 2012 Mazda 3 TAKUMI, while the 2012 Mazda 3 TAKUMI is longer than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI.

Length
4213 mm165.9 in
4460 mm175.6 in
Width
1786 mm70.3 in
1755 mm69.1 in
Height
1480 mm58.3 in
1470 mm57.9 in

2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Side View Left
4213 mm165.9 in πŸ”΄ -247 mm-9.7 in (-5.5%)
2012 Mazda 3 TAKUMI Side View Left
4460 mm175.6 in 🟒 +247 mm+9.7 in (+5.9%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Front View
1786 mm70.3 in 🟒 +31 mm+1.2 in (+1.8%)
2012 Mazda 3 TAKUMI Front View
1755 mm69.1 in πŸ”΄ -31 mm-1.2 in (-1.7%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Rear View
1480 mm58.3 in 🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.7%)
2012 Mazda 3 TAKUMI Rear View
1470 mm57.9 in πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.7%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI
2012 Mazda 3 TAKUMI

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

2009
2012

Production:

2008-2013 Discontinued Model
2011-2013 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4199-4213 mm165.3-165.9 in
πŸ”΄ -261 mm-10.3 in (-5.9%) - πŸ”΄ -247 mm-9.7 in (-5.5%)
4460 mm175.6 in
🟒 +247 mm+9.7 in (+5.9%) - 🟒 +261 mm+10.3 in (+6.2%)

Width:

1786 mm70.3 in
🟒 +31 mm+1.2 in (+1.8%)
1755 mm69.1 in
πŸ”΄ -31 mm-1.2 in (-1.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2048 mm80.6 in
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Height:

1461-1480 mm57.5-58.3 in
πŸ”΄ -9 mm-0.4 in (-0.6%) - 🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.7%)
1470 mm57.9 in
πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.7%) - 🟒 +9 mm+0.4 in (+0.6%)

Ground Clearance:

132-150 mm5.2-5.9 in
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Trunk Capacity:

275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -65 liter-2.3 cu ft (-19.1%) - 🟒 +10 liter+0.4 cu ft (+2.9%)
340 liter12.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -10 liter-0.4 cu ft (-2.9%) - 🟒 +65 liter+2.3 cu ft (+23.6%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1230-1305 liter43.4-46.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -130 liter-4.6 cu ft (-9.6%) - πŸ”΄ -55 liter-1.9 cu ft (-4.0%)
1360 liter48.0 cu ft
🟒 +55 liter+1.9 cu ft (+4.2%) - 🟒 +130 liter+4.6 cu ft (+10.6%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1142-1466 kg2518-3232 lbs
πŸ”΄ -149 kg-328 lbs (-11.5%) - 🟒 +207 kg+456 lbs (+16.4%)
1259-1291 kg2776-2846 lbs
πŸ”΄ -207 kg-456 lbs (-14.1%) - 🟒 +149 kg+328 lbs (+13.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1750-2030 kg3858-4475 lbs
πŸ”΄ -80 kg-176 lbs (-4.4%) - 🟒 +260 kg+573 lbs (+14.7%)
1770-1830 kg3902-4034 lbs
πŸ”΄ -260 kg-573 lbs (-12.8%) - 🟒 +80 kg+176 lbs (+4.6%)

Roof Load:

75-100 kg165-220 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 6 J x 15
  • 6J x 15
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5 J x 17
  • 7 J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5 J x 18
  • 7.5J x 18
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5 J x 16
  • 6.5J x 16
19-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 19
n/a

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R 16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/35 R19 (W:225 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 225/40 R 18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/45 R 17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
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