The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 20,400
€ 24,700
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 20.2 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1470
1755
1955
1492
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1492 mm
2640
4460
2620
4258
4460 mm
Length
4258 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1294 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
39 kg
3.01 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.74 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
8.74 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
53 mpg
city
46 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
496 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
