The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 17,000
€ 31,800
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
593 lb
17.48 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
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 CrossGolf 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 CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
