The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 24,300
€ 17,000
€ 24,300
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 TSI ACT BMT is 20.5 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.18 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.2 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
89 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 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
