The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 21,600
€ 29,700
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 17.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1470
1755
1955
1491
1789
2073
1755 mm
Width
1789 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1470 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4460
2619
4284
4460 mm
Length
4284 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.62 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BL
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
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 eTSI
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 eTSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
54 mpg
city
48 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
795 mi
Range
675 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
