The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 23,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 23,600
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 1.6 BlueTDI is 8.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
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 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.36 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft