The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.77 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft