The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 23,200
€ 20,400
€ 23,200
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 1.4 TSI is 26.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1480
1786
2048
1470
1755
1955
1786 mm
Width
1755 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1480 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4199
2640
4460
4199 mm
Length
4460 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1346 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.82 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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8.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.52 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
35 mpg
city
49 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
494 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
