The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 24,100
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 2.0 is 8.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.73 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
53 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
797 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft