The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 24,300
€ 20,100
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 is 10.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
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
101.5
165.3
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
Mazda 3 1.6
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.78 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1K
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
