The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,400
€ 25,600
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 25.6 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 15.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1470
1755
1955
1621
1759
1946
1755 mm
Width
1759 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1470 mm
Height
1621 mm
2640
4460
2578
4204
4460 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
132 kg
9 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
city
49 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
697 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
