The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,900
€ 26,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.06 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
647 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
