The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 23,300
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 is 10.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.14 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1K
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
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft