The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 21,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.08 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
AU
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CLH*
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 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
818 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft