The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 21,800
€ 24,100
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 20.5 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0
1491
1799
2027
1470
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1491 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4255
2640
4460
4255 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0
1299 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
41 kg
3.06 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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12.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
12.03 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
74 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
63 mpg
city
27 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
