The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 BMT is 8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.67 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
18.89 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft