The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 23,300
€ 22,800
€ 23,300
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 2.0 is 8 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
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
103.9
175.6
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.34 %
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
5-speed manual 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
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
113 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
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
25.38 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
57 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
758 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
758 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).
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 2.0
144 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
