The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 22,700
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 8.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (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 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.41 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
52 mpg
city
25 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft