The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 24,900
€ 24,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 BMT is 8.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
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 BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
3157 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.43 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXX*
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 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
