The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 25,600
€ 24,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 20.2 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1492
1799
2027
1470
1755
2005
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1492 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4258
2640
4460
4258 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1321 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
144 kg
9.83 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
360 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
11.69 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
54 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
69 mpg
city
43 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
