The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 22,800
€ 24,100
€ 22,800
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 TDI BMT is 20.5 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
1313 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
27 kg
2.01 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.63 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
61 mpg
city
27 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
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 BMT
80.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
