The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 24,700
€ 17,000
€ 24,700
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 8.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
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
103.1
167.5
103.9
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
2840 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.57 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
