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 10.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.41 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 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
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 gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft