The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 23,300
€ 21,200
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 26.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6
1470
1755
1955
1480
1786
2048
1755 mm
Width
1786 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4460
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.99 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
187 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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9.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.52 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
9.19 kg/bhp
12.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
37 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
