The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 17,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.6
2895 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.28 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
