The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.1 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.45 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft