The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 22,100
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.9
69.1
77
58.3
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
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.37 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
