The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 22,200
€ 23,300
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 10.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
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 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.37 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
69 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 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 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
