The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 28,200

€ 20,400

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 CD.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 CD
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
204 kg
13.98 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
12.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
12.16 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
526 mi
Range
777 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
90.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
531 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L