The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,000
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 29,000
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 DSG (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 DSG (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
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.74 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
133 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
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 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
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 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
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft