The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 17,000
€ 18,400
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 26.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1470
1755
1955
1480
1786
2048
1755 mm
Width
1786 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4460
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
26 kg
2.07 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
145 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
12.07 kg/bhp
14.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
45 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
551 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
