The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)

€ 28,000
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 29,900
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

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 9.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
69.1
77
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
69.1 in
Width
69.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
175.6 in
Length
166.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3338 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.91 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
BL
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft