The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 21,600
€ 23,100
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 20.5 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1470
1755
1955
1491
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4460
2620
4255
4460 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.76 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
88 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
88 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
54 mpg
city
74 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
94 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
795 mi
Range
971 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
65.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
