The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 29,500

€ 20,400

€ 29,500
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 1.6 TDI is 23.9 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 17.5 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.3 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
110 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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14.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
14.47 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
46 mpg
city
49 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
645 mi
Range
759 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
92.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L