The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 5 1.8 (13 - 15)
€ 24,800
€ 21,200
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT is 9.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 5 1.8.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 5 1.8
62.1
71.1
80.7
63.6
68.9
76.8
71.1 in
Width
68.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
62.1 in
Height
63.6 in
105.1
170.8
108.3
180.5
170.8 in
Length
180.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 5 1.8
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.45 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 5 1.8
AUV
Generation
CW
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 5 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
113 hp
Mazda 5 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Mazda 5 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 5 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 5 1.8
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.26 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
27.71 lb/hp
30.26 lb/hp
Mazda 5 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 5 1.8
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
33 mpg
Mazda 5 1.8
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
739 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
739 mi
518 mi
Mazda 5 1.8
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mazda 5 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 5 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.2 cu ft
