The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 22,100

€ 22,500

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 BMT.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.74 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
833 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft