The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 24,900
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
69.1
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.86 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
814 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft