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 9.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3217 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.99 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
26.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.81 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
