The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 24,900
€ 18,400
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 2.2 CD is 10.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.9
69.1
77
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
16.38 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BL
Generation
1K
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
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
