The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 29,700
€ 20,400
€ 29,700
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 1.5 eTSI is 17.6 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1491
1789
2073
1470
1755
1955
1789 mm
Width
1755 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1491 mm
Height
1470 mm
2619
4284
2640
4460
4284 mm
Length
4460 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
9.06 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
139 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
9.32 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
48 mpg
city
53 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
675 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
