The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 22,100
€ 22,100
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 DISI i-stop is 26.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
41 kg
3.03 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
191 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
9.16 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
42 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
510 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
