The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 31,400
€ 20,400
€ 31,400
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 GTD is 9.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.8
70.3
80.6
57.9
69.1
77
70.3 in
Width
69.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.9
103.9
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3144 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.39 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1K
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMN
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.71 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
111 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
111 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
