The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 20,400
€ 23,100
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 26.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1470
1755
1955
1480
1786
2048
1755 mm
Width
1786 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4460
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.57 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
49 mpg
city
60 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
899 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
436 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
