The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 26,100
€ 20,400
€ 26,100
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 TDI is 10.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.65 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 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 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
