The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 24,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 24,800
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 SCR is 8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
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 SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
167.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.47 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
123 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft