The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 22,600

€ 17,000

€ 22,600
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 20.5 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6
1233 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.75 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
10.91 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
64 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
706 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L