2005 Mazda Premacy vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Premacy (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Mazda Premacy.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Premacy | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Premacy | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4534 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
