The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 20,200
€ 20,100
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 is 10.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
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
101.5
165.3
103.9
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.69 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
1K
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
127 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
127 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
