The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 23,100
€ 27,700
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 26.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1480
1786
2048
1470
1755
1955
1786 mm
Width
1755 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1480 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4199
2640
4460
4199 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
151 kg
10.31 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
899 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
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).
111 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
436 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
