The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 22,800
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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2895 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.42 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft