The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 21,600
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.48 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg  ( 61 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
61 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
16.7 lb
62 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
795 mi
Range
293 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft