The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 20,400
€ 29,500
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
57.9
69.1
77
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.1 in
Width
69.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
64.8 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
166.2
175.6 in
Length
166.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.61 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
110 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 CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
109.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
