The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 26,500
€ 21,600
€ 26,500
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 20.5 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1491
1799
2027
1470
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1491 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4255
2640
4460
4255 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1354 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.77 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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9.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9.15 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
69 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56 mpg
city
54 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
758 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
