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 10.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.9
69.1
77
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.1 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
