The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 20,400
€ 23,400
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 25.6 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 15.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1470
1755
1955
1621
1759
1946
1755 mm
Width
1759 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1470 mm
Height
1621 mm
2640
4460
2578
4204
4460 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
191 kg
13.21 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
48 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
712 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
