The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 27,600
€ 17,000
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
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
103.1
167.5
103.9
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.5 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.45 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
