The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 22,100
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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
2987 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.63 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 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

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

 REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
20.18 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
26 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
510 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft