The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 17,000
€ 24,500
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
69.1
77
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.72 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
555 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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).
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
