The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 17,000
€ 26,500
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.86 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
678 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
