The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 17,000
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6
€ 23,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.58 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
797 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft