The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.49 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 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 Golf 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 Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft