The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 21,600
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 BlueMotion is 8.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.94 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
43 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft