The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 23,800
€ 17,000
€ 23,800
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
69.1
77
69.3 in
Width
69.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
103.9
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.45 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
1KP
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
