The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 20,400

€ 22,500

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1318 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.27 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
12.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
54 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
833 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L