The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 17,000
€ 25,100
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
57.9
69.1
77
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.1 in
Width
69.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
64.8 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
166.2
175.6 in
Length
166.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.88 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BL
Generation
1KP
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 CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.55 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
29.55 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
542 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
