The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 29,900

€ 17,000

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 9.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
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 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
3338 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
538 lb
16.12 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.19 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
534 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
121.2 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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