The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 24,900
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 19,600
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

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 10.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
69.1
77
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.1 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.84 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft