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 10.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
69.1
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.26 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft