The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 17,500
€ 17,000
€ 17,500
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 1.2 TSI is 10.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
69.1
77
70.3 in
Width
69.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
103.9
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.21 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
