The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

€ 17,000
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6
€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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 8.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.97 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
609 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft