The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

€ 21,600
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
116 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
758 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft