The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 22,500
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 BMT is 10.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
70.3 in
Width
69.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2906 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.89 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
45 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft