The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 17,000
€ 23,500
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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
69.1
77
58.7
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
103.9
175.6
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
2718 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.77 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
24.05 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
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
706 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).
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).
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 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
1096 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
