The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 19,900

€ 21,600

€ 19,900
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 Golf 1.0 TSI is 17.6 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1491
1789
2073
1470
1755
1955
1789 mm
Width
1755 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1491 mm
Height
1470 mm
2619
4284
2640
4460
4284 mm
Length
4460 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.64 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
CD
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
89 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
175 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
175 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
14.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
14.1 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
63 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
city
54 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
85.3 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 Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L