The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 27,100
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 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 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 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 2.0 BlueTDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.3 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
758 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft