The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 23,400

€ 22,700

€ 23,400
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 TDI BlueMotion 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 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
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
103.1
167.5
103.9
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.94 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
60 mpg
city
25 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
914 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
70 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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