The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 23,700
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 20.5 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.67 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
13.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
54 mpg
city
51 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
795 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
