The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 17,000
€ 18,100
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6
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
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.84 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6
BL
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 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
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
