The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 20,400

€ 31,800

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 CD is 23.9 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 17.5 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
1470
1755
1955
1645
1776
1946
1755 mm
Width
1776 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1470 mm
Height
1645 mm
2640
4460
2578
4221
4460 mm
Length
4221 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1539 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
204 kg
13.26 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
138 bhp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
320 NM
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.15 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
11.15 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
49 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L