The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 29,500
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 BMT is 8.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
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 CD
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.25 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
AU
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 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
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
131 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
21.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.91 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft