The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 17,000
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6
€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 8.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.51 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
85.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft