The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 25,000
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 10.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.9 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft