The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 24,900

€ 32,800

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 19.2 cm longer, 4.4 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
1470
1755
1955
1481
1799
2027
1755 mm
Width
1799 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1481 mm
2640
4460
2626
4268
4460 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.63 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
BL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2184 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
360 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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9.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
9.93 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
485 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L