The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 20,400

€ 19,900

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 17.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1470
1755
1955
1491
1789
2073
1755 mm
Width
1789 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1470 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4460
2619
4284
4460 mm
Length
4284 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.99 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BL
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
89 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.1 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
14.1 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
city
52 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
759 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
85.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L