The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 17,000
 Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6
€ 24,100
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 8.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.19 %
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)

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
6-speed manual 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
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 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
12.8 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
16.3 lb
city
28 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
45 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
154 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
1032 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