The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 25,100
€ 21,600
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI is 9.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64.8
69.9
76.6
57.9
69.1
77
69.9 in
Width
69.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
64.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
166.2
103.9
175.6
166.2 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.59 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
29.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
29.55 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
795 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
542 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
88.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
