The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (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.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 20.5 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
1755
1955
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
2640
4460
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
2620
4255
4460 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.73 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

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

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
9.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
city
54 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
706 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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L