The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 26,800
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 TGI BlueMotion is 19.2 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1482 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
2640
4460
4268 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.11 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
128 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.55 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
63 mpg  ( 70 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
70 MPGe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
7.6 kg
city
49 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
74 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
293 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L