The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 17,000
€ 32,700
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTD
57.9
69.1
77
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
175.6
103.4
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTD
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.97 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTD
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
