The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
€ 24,900
€ 28,900
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.42 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
