The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 24,300

€ 21,600

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 CD.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.51 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.2 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
49 mpg
city
54 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L