The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 20,400
€ 24,100
€ 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 20.2 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1470
1755
1955
1492
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1492 mm
2640
4460
2620
4258
4460 mm
Length
4258 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.48 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BL
Generation
AU
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 SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
11.99 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
49 mpg
city
60 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
759 mi
Range
739 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
