The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 24,500
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 1.6 BlueTDI is 8.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 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 DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 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 1.6 CD
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.72 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft