The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 17,000
€ 27,500
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 26.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1470
1755
1955
1480
1786
2048
1755 mm
Width
1786 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4460
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
127 kg
9.09 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
145 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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12.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
12.21 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
534 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
