The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 25,100
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 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 DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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 DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.18 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
38 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft