The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW e-Golf
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
69.1
77
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 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 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
175.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW e-Golf
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.77 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW e-Golf
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW e-Golf
115 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
52 mpg  ( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
59 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
41 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
759 mi
Range
117 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
41.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft