The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 20,400

€ 18,000

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 26.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4
1470
1755
1955
1480
1786
2048
1755 mm
Width
1786 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4460
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1217 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
38 kg
3.03 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf 1.4
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
132 NM
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4
116 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4
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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.41 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
15.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L