The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 20,100
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,100
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 Automatic (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 Automatic (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
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %
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 automatic 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
107 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 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
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
609 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 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
1080 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