The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 24,900

€ 19,600

€ 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
69.1
77
63.8
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
103.9
175.6
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
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.84 %

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
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
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
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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