The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 17,000
€ 23,100
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.9
69.1
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.49 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
899 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
