The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 8.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3194 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
13.4 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
131 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft