The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 10.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.29 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
899 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft