The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 20,400

€ 19,600

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
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
103.9
175.6
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 1.2 TSI BMT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.58 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft