The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 21,900
€ 28,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 20.5 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1491
1799
2027
1470
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1491 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4255
2640
4460
4255 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1295 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
11.9 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
AU
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 BMT
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 3000 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
250 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
119 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.08 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.45 kg/bhp
8.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
74 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
61 mpg
city
39 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
610 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
