The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 24,300
€ 21,600
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 26.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1480
1786
2048
1470
1755
1955
1786 mm
Width
1755 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1480 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4199
2640
4460
4199 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.52 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1K
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
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
50 mpg
city
54 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
