The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 24,900
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.66 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft