The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 27,900

€ 17,000

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
200 kg
13.61 %

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 manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
9.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.21 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
9.3 kg/bhp
12.21 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
534 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L