The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 20,100
€ 28,100
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
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
103.9
175.6
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 2.0 BlueTDI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.44 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
