The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 24,900
€ 21,600
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 2.2 CD is 8.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
571 lb
17.62 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
85.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
