The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 29,800
€ 21,600
€ 29,800
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 1.4 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
3280 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.61 %
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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
129 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
795 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
88.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 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
