The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 24,900
€ 26,000
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 2.2 CD is 26.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1470
1755
1955
1480
1786
2048
1755 mm
Width
1786 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4460
2578
4199
4460 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.41 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.93 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
52 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
570 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
