The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 20,500
€ 20,400
€ 20,500
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 Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 20.5 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1491
1799
2027
1470
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1491 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4255
2640
4460
4255 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1210 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.59 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
11.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.2 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
46 mpg
city
53 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
634 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
