The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,900
€ 36,900
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTE
57.9
69.1
77
58
70.8
79.8
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58 in
103.9
175.6
103.4
168.1
175.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTE
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.06 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTE
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
34 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
633 mi
Range
1657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
