The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 21,600
€ 20,600
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 26.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1470
1755
1955
1480
1786
2048
1755 mm
Width
1786 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4460
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
5.26 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
54 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
795 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
