The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 36,900
€ 17,000
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 GTE is 7.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 1.6
58
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.1
77
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
168.1
103.9
175.6
168.1 in
Length
175.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 1.6
3525 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
758 lb
21.5 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 1.6
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 1.6
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 1.6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
