The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 28,300
€ 17,000
€ 28,300
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
3194 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
12.37 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
130 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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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.58 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
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 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
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
