The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,600
€ 31,400
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTD
57.9
69.1
77
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTD
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.74 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTD
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTD
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
