The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 17,000

€ 22,100

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.1 in
Width
70.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
1.04 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BL
Generation
CD
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 Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
534 mi
Range
608 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 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).
87.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft