The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 26,500
€ 20,400
€ 26,500
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
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.42 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1K
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
5-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
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
128 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
