The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 21,600
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
551 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft