The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 26,400
€ 17,000
€ 26,400
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.1
77
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.08 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
15.6 lb
city
28 mpg
11 lb
highway
45 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
249 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
