The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 26,400
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 19.2 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1482 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
2640
4460
4268 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1336 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

 REPLAY
12.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.37 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
53 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
43 mpg
city
49 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L