The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
1755
1955
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 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 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4460 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1268 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
13 kg
1.03 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L