The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 25,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
1755
1955
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
1786
2048
1755 mm
Width
1786 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
2640
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.27 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
66 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
52 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
514 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L