The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 26,300

€ 20,100

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 23.9 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 17.5 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1645
1776
1946
1470
1755
1955
1776 mm
Width
1755 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1645 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4221
2640
4460
4221 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
137 kg
9.53 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
182 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
510 mi
Range
450 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
510 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
144 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
523 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L