The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 CD 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 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (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 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (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 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.41 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
575 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
575 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
102.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft