The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 27,300

€ 22,100

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 9.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3272 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.68 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
110 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.46 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft