The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 26,500
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.78 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
47 mpg
62 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
758 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
