The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 19,500
€ 17,000
€ 19,500
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 Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is 8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
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
103.1
167.6
103.9
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 1.6
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.19 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 1.6
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
84 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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32.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
32.55 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
