The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 17,000
€ 23,700
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 20.5 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1470
1755
1955
1491
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4460
2620
4255
4460 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1268 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
13 kg
1.03 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
145 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
12.07 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
45 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
542 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
